Apple Software Updater Problem

Delete the shortcut and then repair Apple Software Update from the programs and features control panel.

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.

The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Right-click on the setup file and run the installer as administrator. It may also help to temporarily disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus software while installing.

Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.

The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, or want to revert to an older version if the current one won't work properly for you at the moment.

Your library and device backups should be unaffected by these steps but there are links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.

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The Microsoft cleanup tool is probably better than a third party registry cleaner for this task. If you've run that, deleted the folders specified in the second box, and rebooted, then try the steps given at Install missing components to install each component one by one.

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See the section on Missing MSI errors.

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Start over with the second box in the user tip.

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You’re welcome. 🙂

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